Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Nicholas Timmons

Johnston City

Summary

Skilled Journey Lineman with extensive experience in maintaining and inspecting electric distribution systems in heavy industrial environments. Adept at enhancing productivity and ensuring high-quality operational standards. Strong leadership skills, overseeing work crews, managing timeline schedules and work assignments efficiently. Proven ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written documentation, ensuring seamless project execution. Excels in project management, problem-solving, and fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journey Lineman Foreman

3 Phase Line Construction
Mt Vernon
05.2024 - Current
  • Monitor the progress of workers to ensure that the project deadlines are met
  • Supervised daily activities of lineman working in the field
  • Trained apprentices in line/substation construction techniques in safety protocols
  • Reported project process to supervisor's daily

Journeyman Lineman

Outsource
Outsource
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • As a Journeyman Lineman, I was responsible for installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground distribution and communication systems.
  • Utilizing a variety of line tools and equipment, I was tasked with changing and reframing poles.
  • I have experience changing/installing apparatus such as transformers, switches and reconducting wire on 33kv, 12kv and 4kv systems.
  • Conducted pole climbing and bucket truck operations to access and work on power lines.
  • Performed daily inspections and maintenance on overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of power outages and emergency repairs.
  • Operated and maintained various tools and equipment including cable cutters, voltage testers, hot sticks and rubber gloves.
  • Utilized safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for myself and team members.
  • Collaborated with other linemen and apprentices to complete complex projects and troubleshoot issues.
  • Performed emergency repairs on power distribution systems in hazardous conditions.
  • Maintained and monitored electrical systems for compliance with safety regulations.
  • Operated heavy machinery such as digger derricks, bucket trucks and cranes safely.

Journeyman Lineman

Hampton Tedder
Hampton Tedder
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • I worked alongside a great group of people to complete the project of modernizing the electrical grid in the area of Pine mountain and Moorpark.
  • Our efforts helped to reduce threats and improve safety throughout Southern California.
  • Installed and maintained power lines, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
  • Performed routine inspections and repairs on power lines and equipment.
  • Operated various hand and power tools to complete tasks such as framing poles, framing arms, and connecting electrical apparatus.
  • Working with various types of wire, building potheads, splicing, and terminating elbows.

Journeyman Lineman

Edison Power Constructors
Edison Power Constructors
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Working for L.E. Myers in a substation was very exciting and a great learning experience.
  • I learned about ground grid and exothermic welding, and how to rig and set steel and insulator glass.
  • Our crew set the breakers and transformers.
  • We pulled and terminated wire in the control house and at equipment panels.
  • During this time we worked in substations ranging from an 88 acre 765kv-345kv sub all the way down to very small 12kv subs.

Journeyman Lineman Foreman

L. E Meyers
L. E Meyers
04.2015 - 03.2019
  • Supervised and managed a team of journeyman linemen in daily tasks and projects.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by delegating responsibilities and providing guidance and support to team members.
  • Oversaw the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground conduit and electrical lines.
  • Trained and mentored new linemen on proper procedures and techniques for working with electrical equipment and tools.
  • Maintained inventory of materials and equipment, and ordered supplies as needed to ensure efficient and timely completion of projects.

Journeyman Lineman

J. F. Electric
J. F. Electric
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Began working as an Apprentice Lineman working in various locations.
  • Worked assisting Lineman with day to day tasks, taking every opportunity to learn new aspects of linework.
  • Learned to listen and accept critique as to tool to improve.

Firefighter

Johnston City Fire Dept.
Johnston City
05.2003 - 05.2012
  • I began volunteering my time as a Volunteer Fireman.
  • I learned quickly and was offered a part-time position.
  • I worked as a part-time Fireman alongside a full time Fireman for about 6 months before being offered a full time position and later promoted to Captain.
  • Unfortunately, the City had to close the station due to financial reasons.
  • During my time at the Fire house I took continuing education courses including but not limited to, Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Emergency medical Technician, CPR Instructor.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Linework

Southeast Lineman Training Center
Georgia, US
08.2012

Training - Pole Top And Bucket Truck Rescue

Southeast Lineman Training Center
Annual Refresher
05.2012

Climbing School

ALBAT
Dayton, OH
02-2012

Skills

  • Electric Distribution System Maintenance & Inspection
  • Project Management
  • Leadership & Work Crew Supervision
  • Safety Compliance & Risk Management
  • Timeline Scheduling & Work Assignment Optimization
  • Verbal & Written Communication & Documentation

Certification

OSHA 10 ETD

(OSHA) | May 2012

OSHA 20 ETD

(OSHA) | July 2018

Awards

  • EEI CAST test and received a recommendation for all passing grade
  • ALBAT climbing school awarded with the highest GPA of the class.

Accomplishments

Southeast Lineman Training Center,

Trenton, Georgia | May 2012 - August

2012 Awarded Best all around, and highest GPA out of 127 men

The EEI CAST test receiving a recommended for all passing grade.

ALBAT, Dayton, Ohio | January 2013

February 2013 Awarded with

the highest GPA of the class.

Timeline

Journey Lineman Foreman

3 Phase Line Construction
05.2024 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

Outsource
07.2021 - 03.2023

Journeyman Lineman

Hampton Tedder
07.2020 - 06.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Edison Power Constructors
04.2019 - 06.2020

Journeyman Lineman Foreman

L. E Meyers
04.2015 - 03.2019

Journeyman Lineman

J. F. Electric
01.2013 - 02.2016

Firefighter

Johnston City Fire Dept.
05.2003 - 05.2012

Certificate of Completion - Linework

Southeast Lineman Training Center

Training - Pole Top And Bucket Truck Rescue

Southeast Lineman Training Center

Climbing School

ALBAT
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